Chapter 126
Chapter 126 Shielding Blazing Sun Camp
The man was speechless-this was no longer mere fury, but a rage so overwhelming it almost broke him down into tears! How could such a person exist in this world? Was she some kind of outlaw? Graham and his companions, who had just arrived, couldn’t help but recognize the scene: another unfortunate soul crushed under Ms. Hall’s sharp tongue. He recalled a time when he himself had nearly been brought to tears by her biting words.
The nearby camps erupted in a chorus of heated voices, their fury stoked to a boil. If anyone possessed the talent to ignite collective wrath with just a few biting remarks, it was undoubtedly the infamous troublemaker, Theresa. “Blazing Sun Camp, your arrogance knows no bounds!” spat a voice from Victory Camp. “Only two of you showed up, and neither stepped into the fight? That’s downright shameful!” snapped someone from Horizon Camp. “Give us a full account today!” another voice from Galaxy Camp barked out. ʀᴇᴀᴅ ʟᴀᴛᴇsᴛ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀᴛ ͟.net
Suddenly, a voice rang out from behind, “What’s all this commotion about?” Lucas arrived briskly, flanked by his team. The crowd instantly turned to him, voices rising in complaint. “Mr. Keaton, none of the Blazing Sun Camp stepped out yesterday! They’re absolutely shameless-only two people total, and not a single one took part in the fight!” Another chimed in, “We already cut them some slack by letting both of them tag along quietly, but listen to what she said-while we fought tooth and nail, she just slept through it!”
Lucas shot a weary glance at Theresa, feeling a headache brewing, then forced out a defense for her. “Ms. Hall probably just dozed off yesterday and didn’t catch any of it.” The others heard this and felt their frustration spike-how painfully transparent was that excuse! Could Lucas’ attempt at shielding her be any more obvious? It was practically written all over his face!
Yet, while many might hold grudges against Theresa, challenging Lucas was a different story altogether. If not for him and K1 Camp’s relentless defense, holding the frontline and delivering the main assault yesterday, everyone else would have been wiped out. On top of that, he personally assisted in tending to their injured and burying the dead afterward. There was no denying the respect he commanded. When he spoke, people were willing to grant him some leeway.
With a steady gaze, he addressed the crowd, “Let’s call it settled. Since they came with me, all the efforts from yesterday-consider them as Kl Camp’s contribution on behalf of Blazing Sun Camp.” This statement only deepened the others’ resentment. The truth was obvious now: Blazing Sun Camp was nothing more than freeloaders, completely lacking their own strength and solely relying on Lucas’ backing to survive!
“I have to agree with Mr. Keaton!” Charlotte suddenly spoke up, throwing her support behind Theresa. The moment her words left her mouth, Declan grabbed her sleeve, shooting her a look full of silent protest. Glancing at Theresa, Charlotte’s eyes reflected the resolve she’d noticed just the day before. With unwavering conviction, she said, “Regardless of everything, if Mr. Keaton says they completed the mission for Blazing Sun Camp, then that’s good enough for me!”
Her endorsement gave the others an excuse to back down as well. Since Lucas had already taken a stand to cover for Theresa, and Charlotte echoed that sentiment, anyone who kept pushing back would only make
themselves look immature.
Without warning, a sharp, icy voice cut through the murmurs from behind the crowd. “This isn’t something we can just sweep under the rug.” At once, all eyes pivoted to see who had spoken. There,
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Bennie appeared, his white uniform stark against the tension as he strode forward with purposeful steps.
Today, he was not the man they usually knew-an aura of cold indifference and supreme authority emanated from him like an impenetrable wall. The smaller camp members standing before him felt as if countless needles had pierced their minds, an oppressive force that compelled them to bow their heads in reluctant submission, unease clearly etched on their faces. Only two people remained untouched by the weight of his formidable aura: Lucas and Theresa.
Theresa lounged with nonchalance, casually observing Bennie striding closer while detecting a dense field of probing mind power emanating from within a two-meter radius around him. It carried a sharp, investigative edge. Though mind control abilities wield immense authority within their psychic field, they lack the finesse to identify the exact nature of other abilities! Bennie could detect the mere presence of an ability but was blind to its specific kind—a capability she possessed effortlessly.
Furthermore, her mind power dwarfed his. As long as she kept it retracted, his senses remained utterly blind to her existence! Bennie unleashed his ability, attempting to pinpoint the source of that formidable mental manipulation ability within the crowd. But despite his efforts, nothing surfaced.
In contrast, Lucas’ eyes narrowed with disapproval as he watched his futile search. “Mr. Green, what exactly are you trying to accomplish?” He wasn’t oblivious due to lack of power; quite the opposite-his strength was immense. He could clearly perceive Bennie’s mental onslaught sweeping over everyone present. What was this man playing at? Upon hearing Lucas’ challenge, Bennie paused, fixing him with a cold, scrutinizing gaze. Moments later, he retracted his psychic field, his voice cold and resolute. “I’m reflecting on what you just mentioned.”
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